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By David Groveman

Biography:

The polished outfielder who brings five tools in varying degrees was acquired from the Houston Astros in exchange for returning Justin Verlander after they let the Mets pay him $43.3 Million. Drew Gilbert is only 5’9” and is among the smallest top prospects I’ve ever written about. The Minnesota native went to college in Tennessee where he was the superstar of the 2021 College World Series boasting a .362/.455/.673 slash line. He was ranked 32nd overall in the 2022 draft and the Astros selected him 28th overall. His 2022 season was cut short due to an injury he sustained running into the outfield wall.

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